Whatcom County property record for 753 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,127 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 4.88 acres (212,573 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $286,280 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,700 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390332-340466-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390332-340466-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,127 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,698 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,143 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 212,573 sqft (4.88 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Deck Area | 237 sqft |
| Storage Building | 900 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 105270 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 753 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9781 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | ORCHARD PARK W 1/2 OF LOT 6-TOG WI RIGHTS UNDER AGRMT REC IN VOL 198-D-372-SUBJ TO PIPELINE ESMT REC AF 768577-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 960119092 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
753 E Smith Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 753 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9781 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012302403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 753 E Smith Rd was $6,700, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,700.00 (+1.95%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,572.00 | $718,317 Land $357,578 Building $360,739 | $718,317 Land $357,578 Building $360,739 |
| 2022 | $580,548 Land $318,336 Building $262,212 | $580,548 Land $318,336 Building $262,212 | |
| 2021 | $4,428.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 753 E Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 753 E Smith Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VICTOR WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 43 people · EPA ID WA5391650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2021 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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